Please disseminate this vital on- and off-duty safety guidance across your commands and organizations today to preserve combat power and protect personnel.
Armed drones revolutionize battlefield tactics, but these powerful tools also introduce deadly new hazards. Poor communication risks friendly fire mishaps, and signal tracing exposes operators to counterstrikes. To maintain the tactical edge, leaders must integrate unit-wide training and counter-drone defense. Can your formation survive the modern drone fight? Read on to learn key strategies to safeguard your Soldiers. https://safety.army.mil/MEDIA/Risk-Management-Magazine/ArtMID/7428/ArticleID/8309/The-Double-Edged-Sword-in-the-Sky-Navigating-the-New-Era-of-Armed-Drones?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=riskmgmt&utm_content=rmn-thisweek01
An experienced Soldier packed safety gear for a river trip but lacked the training to deploy it properly. Discover how this gap nearly led to a fatality and why equipment without proficiency creates a dangerous illusion of safety. https://safety.army.mil/MEDIA/Risk-Management-Magazine/ArtMID/7428/ArticleID/8310/The-Illusion-of-Safety?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=riskmgmt&utm_content=rmn-thisweek02
Bypassing safety protocols during barrier repairs triggered an unexpected activation that launched a passing motorcyclist. Find out how complacency and unauthorized procedures turned routine maintenance into a preventable mishap. https://safety.army.mil/MEDIA/Risk-Management-Magazine/ArtMID/7428/ArticleID/8311/The-Enemy-at-the-Gates?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=riskmgmt&utm_content=rmn-thisweek03
As we enter the final month of FY26, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center reports fewer motorcycle fatalities than in FY22-FY25. Although we could see a 40% reduction from the high of 38 Soldiers who died on motorcycles in FY23, USACRC mishap data indicates September is the deadliest month for riders, followed closely by October. Take extra precautions now. Challenge your riders to make this September safer to help reverse this dangerous trend. Click the link below for motorcycle safety tips and information. https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/Motorcycles
This Labor Day, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center honors our workforce while urging vigilance. With 50 Soldiers already lost to private motor vehicle mishaps this fiscal year, integrate risk management into your travel, recreation and holiday plans. Click the link below to explore leader briefing tools to ensure every Soldier returns mission-ready. https://safety.army.mil/Portals/0/Documents/MEDIA/MESSAGESFROMLEADERSHIP/Standard/Labor-Day-Message-2026.pdf
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